10 Salty, Crunchy, Road Trip-Ready Snacks

Jump in the car, roll down the windows, and turn up the Tom Petty—it's road trip season. Don't forget to bring some quality snacks. Here, we recommend 10 salty, crunchy and ready-to-go snacks to bring along for your next summer road trip.

Smoked Mini-SausagesOlympic Provisions’ pepperettes are chewy, smoky and come in a stylish pocket-sized carton. Go for the French-inspired Petite Pierre with flecks of juniper or get the sample pack and try all 3 varieties. $5/2oz., olympiaprovisions.com

Spicy Corn NutsDusted with habanero chile powder, these crunchy (but not teeth-breaking) corn nuts do not shy away from bringing the heat. They come in a generous portion-size package, but don’t worry, you still don’t have to share with your friends. $10/Five 1.2oz. packages, available in most grocery stores and at nourishsnacks.com

Trout JerkyAn alt-jerky we can actually get behind. Sunburst farms starts with the freshest, farm-raised rainbow trout and then grinds the meat with organic miso, garlic powder, black pepper and lime juice before smoking. The result is a clean-tasting, smoky jerky that’s totally snackable. $6.99/2oz., sunbursttrout.com

Sweet Potato SticksThese airy, salty-sweet “fry” chips will satisfy both the chronic dieters and the chronic snackers. Made with whole grains and real sweet potatoes, these chips are addictive and guilt-free. Starting at $4/7oz., available in most grocery stores and at hiimskinny.com

Plantain ChipsFor years, customers begged restaurant-owner Donna Moodie to sell the plantain chips she serves at her restaurant Marjorie. Finally, she conceded. These long, curling chips are slighty sweet and delicately spiced. Eat them right out of the box or pair with guacamole. Price varies, available at Marjorie in Seattle and select specialty food stores, marjorierestaurant.com

Black Truffle Potato ChipsFried in olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and truffle oil, these potato chips are thick, crunchy and not overly truffled. From $6/5oz., Natural-nectar.com